Advanced Clinical Practitioner /MHSOP Inpatient Services

at  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be based in services connected to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust within an agreed specialty / service area.The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will share leadership with other senior clinicians and managers using specialist knowledge and skills to provide healthcare autonomously to patients, prisoners or service users in their specialty. The ACP is accountable for independent clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of these individuals with undiagnosed and undifferentiated conditions. In addition to this the ACP is also responsible for appropriately referring individuals receiving care to relevant specialities for any necessary inpatient or outpatient investigations as well as facilitating safe discharge as required.The post holder will be a registered nurse or AHP and hold an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent at MSc level. They will be an independent Non-Medical Prescriber registered with the NMC or HCPC.
They will practice at an advanced level demonstrating in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of medicine, encompassing advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and clinical management skills that are evidence based and deliver high quality patient centred care.ACPs are part of the multi-professional team and may contribute to medical rotas, the work pattern of each individual being determined by both their level of experience and competence. There will be opportunity as experience is gained through progression.The post holder will have a Trust-wide responsibility to promote clinical excellence in the care of patients / prisoners and service users presenting to their specialty by providing clinical advice and support to nursing staff and other health care professionals. They will provide expert professional and independent clinical care which enables the coordination of a multi professional seamless service.The role will include developing audit and research projects and participating in up-dating and implementing departmental policies, protocols and guidelines, in line with national guidance and contemporary evidence.The ACP will have protected time to maintain and further develop their professional competence.They will have annual appraisal from medical and nursing / AHP supervisors. The ACP will also provide ongoing supervision and support, participating in the induction and training of nursing and medical staff.
As a senior member of the team, the ACP will also play a pivotal role in the operational development of their specialty.They will initiate, manage and drive change within the department, innovating changes in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes. Approximately 20% of the post holders time will be used for these purposes.The ACP will undertake the role in accordance with Trust and Departmental guidelines but have freedom to act within broad policies and protocols, in accordance with professional responsibilities and boundaries

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